US Bridges

Morris Brg. Rd. SB over Tampa Bypass Canal 135

Fair

Hillsborough County, Florida · 0.6MI East of I-75 · Structure no. 100380

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
466 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
7,050
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Morris Brg. Rd. SB over Tampa Bypass Canal 135 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Morris Brg. Rd. SB over Tampa Bypass Canal 135 in Hillsborough County, Florida. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, older than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 7,050 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,337 by 2044. The structure is 466 ft (142 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesMorris Brg. Rd. SB
CrossesTampa Bypass Canal 135
Location0.6MI East of I-75
RouteCounty Highway 579
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.07344, -82.34618
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating41.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadUnknown
Structure length466 ft (142 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,050 (2024)
Projected traffic12,337 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Morris Brg. Rd. SB over Tampa Bypass Canal 135 built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Morris Brg. Rd. SB over Tampa Bypass Canal 135 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Morris Brg. Rd. SB over Tampa Bypass Canal 135 carry?

About 7,050 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Morris Brg. Rd. SB over Tampa Bypass Canal 135?

The structure is 466 ft (142 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Morris Brg. Rd. SB over Tampa Bypass Canal 135?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.